Yttrium
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Key Stage 2
Meaning
Key Stage 3
Meaning
Yttrium is a transition metal element, on the Periodic Table, with an atomic number of 39.
About Yttrium
Molecular Structure
- Yttrium has the chemical symbol Y.
- Yttrium atoms join together in large numbers to form a giant metal molecule.
Atomic Structure
- Yttrium as 39 protons and 50 neutrons in its nucleus giving it an Atomic Number of 39 and an atomic mass of 89.
- Yttrium is in Period 5 of the Periodic Table because it has 5 electron shells.
Properties
- Yttrium is a metal element so it is a good thermal conductor and a good electrical conductor.
- Yttrium is a shiny solid at room temperature.
- Yttrium is malleable.
- Yttrium is sonorous.
- Yttrium is ductile.
Key Stage 4
Meaning
Yttrium is a transition metal element, on the Periodic Table, with 39 protons in the nucleus.
About Yttrium
Molecular Structure
- Yttrium has the chemical formula Y.
- Yttrium atoms join together in a giant metallic structure.
Atomic Structure
- The most stable isotope of Yttrium has 50 neutrons in its nucleus giving it an atomic mass of 89.
- Yttrium is in Period 5 of the Periodic Table because it has 5 electron shells.
- Yttrium loses electrons to form positive metal ions.
Properties
- Yttrium forms ionic bonds with non-metals.
- Yttrium is a metal element so it is a good thermal conductor and a good electrical conductor.
- Yttrium is a shiny solid at standard temperature and pressure and has a high melting point.
- Yttrium is malleable.
- Yttrium is sonorous.
- Yttrium is ductile.